Painkillers can often cause confusion
Who would have thought that taking some painkillers would cause so much confusion?
Nearly one in four respondents of a survey, conducted by Nuromol, said that they did not know the difference between paracetamol, ibuprofen and codeine.
It also found that 44 per cent of respondents would use the same type of painkiller regardless of what type of pain they had. Plus nearly half admit to mixing medicines without seeking the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
Dr Rob Hicks says: "Paracetamol and ibuprofen can work in different ways to relieve pain. It makes absolute sense to combine these two painkillers in one tablet, making it ideal for women with back pain, dental pain, migraine and period pains, which may require stronger and longer-lastin pain relief than can be delivered by either ibuprofen or paracetamol on their own."
That's why Nuromol have created the first non-prescription painkiller with a combination of both.
Here we have a list of common pains and the best way to help clear them up, as the research indicates that over 80 per cent have taken a painkiller that has not offered the sufficient pain relief or relieved their pain for long enough.
Back pain - Most people injure their back by straining muscles or ligaments. But some back problems can build up over time, triggered by a sudden movement. Ibuprofen is recommended to tackle any associated inflammation and pain
Dental pain – The most common cause of toothache, or pain in the jaw and face, is pulpitis – which means inflammation of the pulp of the tooth. There are many different things that trigger toothaches or symptoms similar to toothache. Some common causes of toothache include: decay, a fracture of the tooth, an abscess in the gum. If paracetamol alone does not provide relief, doctors sometimes suggest alternating two medicines, combination products are available to avoid dosing confusion, such as a new combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol now available in one tablet from the pharmacy (Nuromol).
Headache – A headache is usually caused by arteries and blood vessels in the brain dilating. NHS choices recommends two tablets of paracetamol be taken up to four times a day with plenty of water.
Hangover – Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, as these could irritate the lining of the stomach probably already upset by alcohol, instead stick to paracetamol only – washed down with plenty of water (preferably not coffee) to help flush out the liver.
Period Pain – Period pain is caused by contractions of the uterus or womb. The womb contracts to help shed its delicate lining so a new lining can grow. To help start the contractions the body releases chemicals, called prostaglandins, and it’s these chemicals that cause the pain. Naproxen is specially licensed for period pain or better still relax with hot water bottle or a hot bath.
Femalefirst Taryn Davies
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